Our Vision & Objectives

A global network on Blue-Green Infrastructures

The International Blue-Green Infrastructure Working Group (iBGI) is a collaborative platform under the International Water Association dedicated to advancing sustainable drainage systems and blue-green infrastructure solutions worldwide.

Our vision is to transform urban water management by integrating natural processes with engineered solutions, creating resilient and sustainable communities that thrive in harmony with their environment.

We strive to bridge the gap between research and practice, connecting academics, practitioners, policymakers, and communities to develop innovative approaches to water management challenges.

Through knowledge sharing, capacity building, and advocacy, we aim to accelerate the adoption of blue-green infrastructure solutions that address flooding, water quality, climate adaptation, and biodiversity enhancement while creating more livable urban spaces.

Blue-Green Infrastructure Example

Management Committee

Peter Bach

Peter M. Bach

iBGI Chair, Rep. IWA NbS Cluster

EdenCT CH / Monash University AU

Luis Sanudo

Luis Sanudo

iBGI Co-Chair, Network Europe

University of Oviedo ES

Alejandro Roldan

Alejandro Roldan

Social Media, Events

Green-Blue Management ES

Anacleto Rizzo

Anacleto Rizzo

Cross-IWA Group Liaison

IRIDRA & GWT IT

Eban Bean

Eban Bean

Network North America

University of Florida US

Frederic Cherqui

Frederic Cherqui

JCUD Liaison

INSA de Lyon FR

Godecke Blecken

Godecke Blecken

Network Europe

Lulea University of Technology SE

Juan Pablo Rodriguez

Juan Pablo Rodriguez Sanchez

Network South America

Universidad de Los Andes CO

Katharina Tondera

Katharina Tondera

Cross-IWA Group Liaison

ENTPE FR

Martijn Kuller

Martijn Kuller

Events, Network Europe/Australia

Utrecht University NL

Nandan Shetty

Nandan Shetty

Network North America

University of New Haven US

Natalia Duque

Natalia Duque Villarreal

Social Media

OST Rapperswil CH

Veljko Prodanovic

Veljko Prodanovic

JCUD Liaison, Rep. IWA NbS Cluster

AI Institute (IVI) SRB, UNSW AU

Latest News

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April 10, 2025

Launch of the IWA NbS Cluster

IWA has recently launched their NbS Cluster, an initiative that helps to unite all activities across the working and specialist groups!

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March 25, 2025

iBGI Catch up at UDM 2025

The iBGI Working Group is organizing a face-to-face catch up at this year's International Urban Drainage Modelling Conference in Innsbruck Austria. Follow the socials for more updates!

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February 15, 2025

Launch of the iBGI Working Group

After much deliberation, planning and organisation since the ICUD 2024 conference, we are proud to kick off the iBGI Working Group!

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Connect with us and become part of the international community working towards sustainable water management and blue-green infrastructure solutions. Share your knowledge, learn from others, and contribute to advancing sustainable drainage systems worldwide. We have a LinkedIn Group, a Discord Channel and an IWA Connect Plus Page.